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Antacid is basic, not acidic.
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Is pepto bismol an antacid?
It has a pH of about 6, which makes it an acid. It is meant to dilute stomach acid, but not neutralize it.
Is antacid an base or acid?
Antacid is the opposite of acid. It's a base.
Which describes the pH of an antacid that is used to neutralize stomach acid?
Antacid medication is alkaline, which is also called base. It makes the stomach acid slightly less acidic so that the stomach acid has a pH between 3 and 4.
Why is salt not put in antacid tablets?
Makes them harder to compress into tablets (and stay as tablets), and does nothing to neutralize acid.
What is the prefix and suffix for acid?
The prefix for acid is "acid-" and the suffix is "-ic."
Is antacid weak or stronger acid?
stonger acid, PURE, 95%
What is the antonym of antacid?
acid also antagonist
What is a weak base that neutralizes stomach acid?
antacid
Is tums or acid base?
Tums is an antacid, basic.
What is the pH of stomach acid after taking antacid?
2
Health problems are related to antacid?
Acid reflux
What happens when antacid is dissolved in water which change is that?
The antacid is neutralized, but not as neutralized as it would be if it was in one's stomach. The stomach acid neutralizes the antacid more than the water, because the stomach acid has a lower pH and therefore causes a more vigorous acid-base reaction. It is a chemical change.
